As an International retail umbrella organisation, part of a multi billion pound global organisation, we pride ourselves in providing products and services that enable our retailers to thrive in the competitive world of fast moving consumer goods FMCG. We are at the forefront of retailing and our expertise is recognised internationally.

The role will give you senior responsibility for developing our customer offering

Job Purpose

To lead the development and delivery of the Retail Franchise UK strategy, which supports the overall UK and Europe strategic business objectives. You will be relevant to the shopper, deliver a point of difference over competitors, provides opportunities for collaboration and profitability.

To provide leadership to the Retail Franchise UK team, building positive relations with colleagues in other functions and across the wider Group to achieve the UK key performance targets.

Your Accountabilities

Lead the development of Retail Franchise UK Customer Offer in-store and on-line, including structure, content, membership levels and pricing and communication.

Monitor market, supplier and retail operations ambassadors feedback and benchmark competitors closely to identify changing business strategy/ trends that might impact on the UK customer offer and take action accordingly.

Lead the delivery of UK Customer Offer in the field through retail operations ambassadors and nominated third party contractors for Mystery Shopper, Branding and Retail Partnership initiatives.

Lead the performance management process for the Retail Franchise UK team, ensuring regular two-way communication. Build an integrated and highly skilled team, with a ‘can do, will do’ culture that reflects the corporate values of Trust, Care, Innovation, Partnership and Dedication

Who are you

Graduate – Business, Commercial or Marketing

Knowledge and experience within Retail and/or an understanding of franchise models

Digital savvy and able to communicate effectively with technical I.T design and development and digital marketing teams

Previous experience of major contract negotiations

If you wish to apply for this role please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv in word format quoting ref number 7-138ss

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